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Lb Broen Home
824 South Sheridan Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Lb Broen Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, certified for 74 beds and caring for about 55 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Otter Tail Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.9 | 14.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 30.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 May 2026, 9 Jul 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×8 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 19 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.9% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.1% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lutheran Brethren Retirement Services Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Brethren Retirement Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/1987 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Otter Tail County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | 51 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7.8 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Pelican Valley Health Center | Pelican Rapids | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25.0 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Perham Living | Perham | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Pioneer Care Center | Fergus Falls | 105 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15.2 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| St Williams Living Center | Parkers Prairie | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 18.9 | $15K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Mn Veterans Home-Fergus Fallsabuse icon | Fergus Falls | 85 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 | $24K | 27 Apr 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Otter Tail County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lb Broen Home been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Lb Broen Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lb Broen Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lb Broen Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lutheran Brethren Retirement Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lb Broen Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.